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Air Force Academy football player Hunter Brown dies at 21 after 'medical emergency' on way to class
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/01/10/air-force-football-hunter-brown-dies-21-after-medical-emergency/11027407002/
The CEO of a $2 billion Pittsburgh firm began her groundbreaking career in the Air Force
post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2023/03/27/nancy-skeans-wealth-management-schneider-downs-air-force/stories/202303260024
Army to the NFL: Andre Carter II poised to make history as sought-after draft prospect
eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2023/03/02/andre-carter-army-nfl-draft-service-academy-military/11373769002/
Naval Academy building renamed in honor of Jimmy Carter: The U.S. Navy has renamed a building at the Naval Academy to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
ajc.com/news/georgia-news/naval-academy-building-renamed-in-honor-of-jimmy-carter/SAT5GTV555HPPH3I74LZHTMRJY/
CNN: Some US military aid for Ukraine already in Poland, Germany: Some of the U.S. military aid for Ukraine is already in Germany and Poland ...
kyivindependent.com/cnn-some-us-military-aid-already/
Quick Glance: Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for war assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation also includes $26 billion for wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief for the citizens of Gaza, along with $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- Senate Republicans and House Republicans collaborated to secure the aid for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the potential dire consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression goes unchecked.
- There was broad congressional support for the aid package, but leaders had to navigate strong opposition from conservatives questioning U.S. involvement in foreign wars and focusing on issues like migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Israel says US military aid sends 'strong message' to enemies: UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for an "independent" probe into the ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-united-states-military-aid-thanks-strong-message-4288151
Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
dw.com/en/israel-us-plans-to-sanction-an-idf-unit/a-68902127
US troops thwart drone attack in Iraq, the first in months: U.S. troops on Monday shot down two drones outside a base in Iraq, the first time American forces ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4616400-us-troops-thwart-drone-attack-in-iraq-the-first-in-months/
Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid: The Ukraine aid bill, passed in the United States’ House of Representatives on ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642328
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
PM Sunak to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during visit to Poland
kyivindependent.com/pm-sunak-to-announce-largest-ever-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-during-visit-to-poland/
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: Hope for Strong Quarterly Results Drives Wall St Stocks
- Wall Street stocks saw an increase on Monday as investors anticipated a busy week of quarterly results from key companies to gain insight into the health of the U.S. economy.
- All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced growth, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.
- In addition to the outstanding corporate earnings, markets are also looking forward to the upcoming release of the PCE data in March later this week to further understand the monetary policy trajectory.
- Megacap growth stocks showed gains, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Apple, along with Nvidia's increase to recover from a previous decline.
Columbia head calls to ‘move forward with a plan to dismantle’ anti-Israel encampment
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Drone, rocket attacks targeted US forces in Iraq, US officials say: U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria faced two separate rocket and explosive drone attacks in less ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/drone-rocket-attacks-targeted-us-forces-iraq-us-officials-say-2024-04-22/
The Science of Intuition—And How to Tune Into Your Own: Emma Seppälä writes about intuition, the gut feeling you probably ignore—but shouldn't.
time.com/6837634/how-to-be-more-intuitive/
$60 billion in US aid: no certain path to victory: It took months of delays and desperate pleas from Ukraine, but the US House of Representatives has finally ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/60-billion-in-us-aid-no-certain-path-to-victory/
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-Opening arguments to begin in Trump’s trial
-IDF unit faces US sanction threat
-Zelenskiy welcomes passage of US military aid ...
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Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah denies saying it resumes attacks on US forces: Iraqi armed faction Kataib Hezbollah has denied issuing a statement saying it had resumed ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-denies-saying-it-resumes-attacks-us-forces-2024-04-22/
⚡️In the next package of American military aid, there will likely be long-range ATACMS missiles, CNN reports citing sources in Congress ... Show more
China’s new stealth bomber ‘nowhere near as good’ as US’s, intel official says: U.S. could win a war with China today, but would suffer heavy losses ...
defenseone.com/threats/2024/04/china-bomber/395972/
Drone attack targeted US forces in Iraq, US official says: BAGHDAD: US forces stationed at Iraq’s Ain Al-Asad air base were targeted in an armed drone attack ...
arabnews.com/node/2497236/middle-east
US vs. Russia: Why the Biden strategy in Africa may be failing: The U.S. is expected to lose access to a critical drone base in Niger that it uses to fight ISIS ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/russia-niger-africa-biden-strategy-00153734
Why Israel's Netzah Yehuda battalion could face US sanctions: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington could stop arms transfers to the hardline unit
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/23/israel-netzah-yehuda-who/
Ukraine to receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-receive-new-military-aid-from-us-sooner-than-possible-congressmen-say-during-visit-to-kyiv/
Live blog: US Senate overwhelmingly passes $26.6B military aid for Israel: Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 201st day, has killed at least 34 ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-us-senate-overwhelmingly-passes-dollar266b-military-aid-for-israel-17896051
ATACMS to be included in US package, possibly arriving in Ukraine next week – senator - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/22/atacms-to-be-included-in-long-awaited-us-package-senator/
The US is expected to block aid to an Israeli military unit. What is Leahy law that it would cite?
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/the-us-is-expected-to-block-aid-to-an-israeli-military-unit-what-is-leahy-law-that-it-would-cite/
Former senator Rene Saguisag dies at 84: (4th UPDATE) Saguisag's family says Rene's spirit 'will continue to inspire us to strive for a more just ...
rappler.com/philippines/former-senator-rene-saguisag-dies/
U.S. military and MSDF ocean observation ship to join hunt for crashed helicopters
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/japan/msdf-helicopter-crash-search-us-military/
How might new US aid change the war in Ukraine?: Russian invasion has gained ground in 2024 as Ukraine ran out of artillery, but a $61bn US aid package finally ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/21/how-might-new-us-aid-change-the-war-in-ukraine
No region of the world is exempt from rising military spending: According to a report, global military expenditure has risen by 6.8% in 2023 ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/23/no-region-of-the-world-is-exempt-from-rising-military-spending_6669285_19.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
US report says 41 military personnel stationed in Taiwan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/24/2003816895
Intel Foundry ticks another box in quest to fab mil-spec chips for US DoD: Gelsinger and gang certified to court wider array of defense contractors
theregister.com/2024/04/23/intel_foundry_military_approval_nears/
Meet The Flamethrowing Robodog Named Thermonator: The robodog flamethrower system is being touted for peaceful purposes, but one like it could have far deadlier ...
twz.com/news-features/meet-the-flamethrowing-robodog-named-theromantor
Watch: A 240-metre television tower in Ukraine's city of Kharkiv breaks in half and falls to the ground, after what local officials said was a Russian ... Show more english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-says-it-controls-village-that-russia-said-it-had-captured-
$8 billion U.S military aid package to Taiwan will ‘boost confidence’ in region: president-elect | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15242811
US has begun talks to withdraw its troops from Niger: Pentagon: Small delegation from Pentagon and US Africa Command to participate in discussions ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/us-has-begun-talks-to-withdraw-its-troops-from-niger-pentagon-3681886
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Strengthening Bonds: U.S. Military Support to Colombia: The strategic military alliance between the U.S. and Colombia has been strengthened by the recent ...
riotimesonline.com/strengthening-bonds-u-s-military-support-to-colombia/
Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...
reuters.com/world/philippines-us-troops-begin-annual-combat-drills-2024-04-22/
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
U.S. military to join search for crashed Japan SDF choppers in Pacific: The U.S. military will join Japan's search and rescue efforts for seven missing ...
japantoday.com/category/national/u.s.-forces-to-join-search-for-crashed-japan-sdf-choppers-in-pacific
Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU?: Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between ...
politico.eu/article/boss-defense-nato-eu-jens-stoltenberg-ursula-von-der-leyen/
US aid will give Ukraine breathing space – it won’t be enough to beat Russia: It’s hoped the arrival of the long-delayed $61bn package will thwart Russia's ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/us-aid-ukraine-breathing-space-russia-3018276
Active military service may heighten women's risk of having low birthweight babies
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-military-heighten-women-birthweight-babies.html
Hundreds in Niger tell US troops to go home: Niger has long been a linchpin in the US and French strategy to combat jihadists in West Africa.
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001493691/hundreds-in-niger-tell-us-troops-to-go-home
Blinken hints at US move to restrict aid to Israel military unit: The United States is expected to invoke a decades-old law to restrict military assistance to an ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/blinken-hints-us-move-restrict-aid-israel-military-unit
The Sympathizer: What to Know About the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon: To understand the events of HBO's The Sympathizer you've got to know a little about ...
denofgeek.com/tv/the-sympathizer-what-to-know-about-the-vietnam-war-and-the-fall-of-saigon/
@feulingparts BLACK OPS program extends a special thank you to those who served in the United States Armed Forces where 250 lucky winners will receive a ... Show more name.watch #feulingparts #feulingblackops
Don’t call it a jet pack: Here’s how the Pentagon is finally getting troops to fly
fastcompany.com/91109459/pentagon-darpa-flying-troops
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...
reuters.com/world/philippines-us-troops-begin-annual-combat-drills-2024-04-22/
Five rockets fired from Iraq towards U.S. military base in Syria: At least five rockets were launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a U.S ...
reuters.com/world/five-rockets-fired-iraq-towards-us-military-base-syria-security-sources-say-2024-04-21/
Russia says US support for Ukraine will end as ‘humiliating fiasco’ like ‘Vietnam and Afghanistan’
thehill.com/policy/defense/4610062-russia-says-us-support-for-ukraine-will-end-as-humiliating-fiasco-like-vietnam-and-afghanistan/
Middle East updates: Israel angered by possible US sanctions: Israel's leadership has voiced indignation after reports that Washington intends to announce ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-israel-angered-by-possible-us-sanctions/live-68881098
Ukraine aid vote: US House of Representatives to vote on critical $61bn package - BBC News
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-68861011
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
US weighs sending additional military advisers to Ukraine as Russia gains momentum
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/us-troops-ukraine-00153499
Lindsey Graham Rebukes J.D. Vance's 'Garbage' Views: Graham took aim at fellow Republican Senator J.D. Vance on Sunday over U.S. aid to Ukraine in its ongoing ...
newsweek.com/lindsey-graham-rebukes-jd-vances-garbage-views-ukraine-aid-1892575
An AI-controlled F16 has performed its first ever dogfight with a human pilot, coming within 2,000 feet of each other at 1,200 miles per hour
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Hamas chief condemns US military aid to Israel; ‘green light for Gaza aggression’
wionews.com/world/hamas-chief-condemns-us-military-aid-to-israel-green-light-for-gaza-aggression-713664
#WIONPulse | IDF's Netzah Yehuda battalion accused of rights violation in the West Bank
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US House approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine after months of stalling: Ukrainian president thanks America after Speaker Mike Johnson secures bipartisan ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/20/us-house-approves-61bn-aid-ukraine
ISW: Ukraine likely to blunt Russian offensive if resumed US assistance arrives promptly - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/22/isw-ukraine-likely-to-blunt-russian-offensive-if-resumed-us-assistance-arrives-promptly/
Hamas says US military aid to Israel ‘green light’ for Gaza ‘aggression’: GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday ...
arabnews.com/node/2496651/middle-east
U.S. Aid Is a Lifeline for Ukraine’s Struggle to Hold Off Defeat: Ammunition and arms will be rushed to Kyiv’s forces on the funding bill’s approval ...
wsj.com/world/europe/u-s-aid-is-a-lifeline-for-ukraines-struggle-to-hold-off-defeat-176f3a4d
U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank
axios.com/2024/04/20/us-israel-sanctions-idf-west-bank
'New Axis of Evil' Conflicts Threaten US Upheaval on Eve of Election: President Joe Biden is juggling four major conflicts—two hot and two cold—as he faces off ...
newsweek.com/new-axis-evil-conflicts-us-upheaval-election-2024-1892215
US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ...
reuters.com/world/us-withdraw-military-personnel-niger-source-says-2024-04-19/
US military aid could reach Ukraine within week after approval - WP - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/21/us-military-aid-could-reach-ukraine-within-week-after-approval-wp/
"Condemnation of Iran’s assault on Israel was fast and furious from the US and other Western countries, who did not bother to similarly denounce the first ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828930 #DawnToday
Israel Must End the Gaza War | by Dennis Ross - Project Syndicate: Dennis Ross thinks the only strategic objective that matters is close – or close enough – to ...
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Paid articlePaid F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Human Vs. AI Aerial Dogfight: The U.S. military did not reveal which aircraft came out on top in last September's groundbreaking test ...
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NATO Secretary General says US aid delay had consequences on battlefield for Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452317/
Column: Iran’s attack on Israel provokes new crisis: The encouraging news is that Israel, in cooperation with Britain, the United States and – rather ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/column-irans-attack-on-israel-provokes-new-crisis/
US military strategy tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of the shadows: The US military’s success helping Israel stop a massive wave of Iranian missiles and ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/20/us-military-strategy-tested-as-iran-israel-warfare-comes-out-of-the-shadows
US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
ISW: Russia likely to ramp up offensive before US military aid reaches Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/21/isw-russia-likely-to-ramp-up-offensive-before-us-military-aid-reaches-ukraine/
The UN World Food Programme has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the US military completes a pier for transporting the ... Show more
US aid for Ukraine ‘bloodsoaked’ and ‘Russophobic’, says Medvedev: Russian ex-president accuses America of furthering ‘civil war’ but Zelensky hails ‘lifesaving’ ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/us-house-passes-61bn-in-vital-aid-for-ukraine-w9gsc7hd3
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